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Respiratory System Quiz - 6

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the nasal cavity in the upper respiratory system?

a)

It is where food and air enter the body.

b)

It is the air-only passage connecting the throat to the lungs.

c)

It is where air goes in and out of the body, and is warmed and moistened, and dust is trapped, as air is breathed in.

d)

It is a flap of tissue that covers the air-only passage.

2.

What is the primary function of the trachea in the respiratory system?

a)

It connects the throat to the lungs.

b)

It is where food and air enter the body.

c)

It is where air is warmed and moistened.

d)

It is a tiny air sac where gas exchange occurs.

3.

In the lower respiratory system, what does the bronchi connect?

a)

Trachea to alveoli

b)

Bronchioles to alveoli

c)

Trachea to bronchioles

d)

Bronchioles to trachea

4.

What is the function of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

a)

They connect the trachea to the bronchioles.

b)

They are tiny air sacs where the exchange of O2 and CO2 happens.

c)

They are where food and air enter the body.

d)

They are where air is warmed and moistened.

5.

What is the main muscle that helps the respiratory system work by relaxing and contracting?

a)

Heart

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Stomach

d)

Liver

6.

Which organ is considered the main organ of the respiratory system?

a)

Heart

b)

Lungs

c)

Liver

d)

Kidneys

7.

What is the function of the diaphragm in the respiratory system?

a)

It filters blood

b)

It digests food

c)

It pulls and pushes air in and out of the body

d)

It circulates blood

8.

Which part of the respiratory system is labeled as the "windpipe" ?

a)

Pharynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Bronchi

d)

Alveoli

9.

What is the role of the alveoli in the respiratory system?

a)

They transport oxygen in the blood

b)

They exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide

c)

They produce sound

d)

They filter air

10.

What role does the diaphragm play during exhalation?

a)

It contracts vigorously

b)

It relaxes and moves upwards

c)

It remains stationary

d)

It expands the ribcage

11.

These tiny air sacs are the location for the diffusion of gases like CO2 and O2.

a)

trachea

b)

diaphragm

c)

alveoli

d)

epiglottis

12.

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

a)

To transport oxygen to the bloodstream

b)

To produce mucus that traps pathogens

c)

To facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

To warm and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs

13.

Which gas is expelled from the body during exhalation?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Hydrogen

14.
What is tube that is also known as your wind pipe?
a)
esophogus
b)
bronchi
c)
trachea
d)
alveoli
15.
What is the main function of the respiratory system?
a)
to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body
b)
to bring oxygen to the body
c)
to break down food and absorb nutrients
d)
to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide
16.

Select ALL the organs that are NOT parts of the respiratory system

a)

heart

b)

bronchi

c)

trachea

d)

capillaries

e)

small intestine

17.

What is the primary role of the bronchioles in the respiratory system?

a)

To filter air

b)

To transport air to the alveoli

c)

To produce mucus

d)

To exchange gases

18.

Which part of the respiratory system is primarily involved in humidifying and warming the air we breathe?

a)

Trachea

b)

Nasal cavity

c)

Alveoli

d)

Bronchi

19.

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for filtering and trapping dust particles?

a)

Bronchi

b)

Alveoli

c)

Nasal cavity

d)

Trachea

20.

Which lung is smaller to make room for the heart?

(a)  

21.

What is the primary function of the larynx in the respiratory system?

a)

To produce sound

b)

To transport air to the lungs

c)

To exchange gases

d)

To filter air

22.

During inhalation the diaphragm contract and goes ...

a)

up

b)

down

23.

During inhalation the diaphragm contract and goes ...

a)

up

b)

down

24.

During exhalation the diaphragm relaxes and goes ...

a)

up

b)

down

25.

What is the role of the bronchi in the respiratory system?

a)

To filter air

b)

To produce sound

c)

To transport air from the trachea to the bronchioles

d)

To exchange gases

26.

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for voice production?

a)

Larynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Bronchi

d)

Alveoli

27.

What is the role of the epiglottis in the respiratory system?

a)

To produce sound

b)

To prevent food from entering the trachea

c)

To filter air

d)

To exchange gases

28.

Which part of the respiratory system is primarily responsible for the exchange of gases?

a)

Trachea

b)

Bronchi

c)

Alveoli

d)

Larynx

29.

What happens to the ribcage during inhalation?

a)

It contracts and moves upwards

b)

It remains stationary

c)

It contracts and moves downwards

d)

It expands and moves upwards

30.

Air passes through this part of the throat before entering the trachea. It's located in the middle of the neck and helps to breathe and bring food to the digestive system.

a)

Pharynx

b)

Lung

c)

Bronchi

d)

Nose